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American Indian Opportunities Industrialization Center awarded $5 million grant from the US Department of Labor to assist unemployed and dislocated workers

Wednesday, 17 February 2010 15:55

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor last week announced more than $225 million in health care and high growth training grants funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The grants will allow community colleges, community-based organizations, state workforce agencies and other public entities to deliver training that leads to employment in a range of health care fields and other growing industries. With today’s announcement, organizations in all 50 states have received a share of nearly $750 million in competitive grant funding made available through the Department of Labor.

Connecting the past toward our future

Thursday, 11 February 2010 16:39
William Reed

We study history to learn valuable lessons and to avoid tragic mistakes.

For all the divisions that rend the U.S., there is at least one point of agreement between today’s Blacks and Whites, Democrats and Republicans, young and old: factually, Blacks are inattentive to America’s system of capitalism. Amid American capitalism 98 percent of Blacks are consumers, not producers. Black Americans are dependant on other groups for feeding, clothing, culture and language and need organized participation in ways of America’s wealth.

A Good (God) Thing: Is there a place for spirituality at work?

Friday, 05 February 2010 17:41
Julie Desmond • Plan Your Career

Congratulations goes out to my friend Tryg, who was just hired after several months looking for work. He writes, “The house is done, I'm starting a new job, and the taxes are in the mail. The job gives me a boost of confidence and energy after five months on the sidelines. It turned out to be a good (God?) thing as I look back…”

(New York, NY) February 4, 2010— Five African American women trailblazers will be honored by BLACK ENTERPRISE during the Women of Power Legacy Awards hosted by PepsiCo on Wednesday, February 10. The awards ceremony will kick off the fifth annual Women of Power Summit hosted by State Farm®, a four-day leadership conference designed especially for women of color. The Summit runs through February 13 at the La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, California.

Racial disparities in minority lending cited by CRL but denied by Advance America

Wednesday, 03 February 2010 17:10
Charlene Crowell

Before a packed audience of publishers, representatives of the payday lending industry and the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) debated whether this small dollar loan was helpful credit or a debt trap. The engaging January 22 debate, part of the recent National Newspapers Publishers’ Mid-Winter Conference held in Charlotte, NC drew candid comments from presenters and publishers alike.

Offers can take time: Bring patience, humor and an updated reference list

Friday, 29 January 2010 18:07
Julie Desmond • Plan Your Career

This time, it’s all about me. If you are looking for work, let me tell you, I feel your pain. In keeping with the new frugality of our times, I had the brilliant idea that I would find a part time job within a gym and, for the cost of a few hours of my time, enjoy the free membership afforded employees at many fitness centers. I started this process in November. January is now behind us and I am beginning to pack on the pounds.

Before a packed audience of publishers, representatives of the payday lending industry and the Center for Responsible Lending debated whether this small dollar loan was helpful credit or a debt trap. The engaging January 22 debate, part of the recent National Newspapers Publishers’ Mid-Winter Conference held in Charlotte, North Carolina drew candid comments from presenters and publishers alike.

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